Another Day, Another Dollar . . . Spent in Another Mexican Restaurant

After one of my posts about my search for Mexican food, Jefferson emailed with a list of his favorites. Today I had lunch at Tacos Marquitos, a casual taqueria close to campus. I've learned over the years that sometimes one has to go back to a restaurant and try different things on the menu to really understand whether the restaurant is any good. Although that isn't always true (and sometimes I can tell from just one visit), I feel like Tacos Marquitos merits another trip or two.

I ordered the Fish Tacos today and wasn't crazy about them. The fish was a little dry and not terribly flavorful; the photo above makes them look better than they tasted. Samina had the Tacos de Papa (potato tacos fried and topped with cotija). Since she generously shared a taco with me, I can attest that, while they're far from the best tacos I've ever had, they are different and tasty in their own way. The potatoes were browned and a little crispy complemented by the fresh toppings.

What I found most intriguing about Tacos Marquitos was the menu. They serve a number of dishes that I don't see in many Mexican restaurants like tortas, corundas (tamales with the meat on top rather than inside) and pambazo (a torta dipped in enchilada sauce, then fried). According to one review, Tacos Marquitos serves dishes from the Michoacan Region.

I'll return to Tacos Marquitos--I want to try more of their unusual dishes. However, I must admit that I'm beginning to grow weary of blogging about just so-so meals. I really need to find a restaurant that wows me, one that I'm really excited about. I promise . . . that will happen soon!